Count down
verb
To reduce or lessen numbers in a backward direction towards zero.
They began to count down the last few seconds before the New Year.
Often appears as...
- count down the days
- count down the minutes
verb
To anticipate or eagerly await for something by marking the passage of time.
She's counting down the days until her graduation party.
Often appears as...
- count down to an event
- count down the days until
noun
The act of counting in reverse order to zero, especially when timing the start of an event.
The count down to the space launch created a lot of excitement.
Often appears as...
- launch count down
- final count down
verb
To reduce or lessen numbers in a backward direction towards zero.
They began to count down the last few seconds before the New Year.
Often appears as...
- count down the days
- count down the minutes
verb
To anticipate or eagerly await for something by marking the passage of time.
She's counting down the days until her graduation party.
Often appears as...
- count down to an event
- count down the days until
noun
The act of counting in reverse order to zero, especially when timing the start of an event.
The count down to the space launch created a lot of excitement.
Often appears as...
- launch count down
- final count down
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Reverse Timing
Used when events or actions are scheduled to happen after a specific time has passed.
The TV show will start after we count down from 30.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Activity
Often a collective action where multiple people join in the countdown together.
Everyone, let's count down together to welcome the New Year!
Pro Tip 3/3Building Excitement
Creates a sense of anticipation or drama, especially in events like competitions or launches.
The crowd held their breath as they counted down to the race start.
Pro Tip 1/3Reverse Timing
Used when events or actions are scheduled to happen after a specific time has passed.
The TV show will start after we count down from 30.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Activity
Often a collective action where multiple people join in the countdown together.
Everyone, let's count down together to welcome the New Year!
Pro Tip 3/3Building Excitement
Creates a sense of anticipation or drama, especially in events like competitions or launches.
The crowd held their breath as they counted down to the race start.
Pro Tip 1/3Reverse Timing
Used when events or actions are scheduled to happen after a specific time has passed.
The TV show will start after we count down from 30.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Activity
Often a collective action where multiple people join in the countdown together.
Everyone, let's count down together to welcome the New Year!
Pro Tip 3/3Building Excitement
Creates a sense of anticipation or drama, especially in events like competitions or launches.
The crowd held their breath as they counted down to the race start.
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